According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United has no intention of negotiating with FC Barcelona should the club submit another request regarding a loan for Rashford, and this will also impact the Balde deal.

Barcelona's failure to activate Rashford's release clause has angered Manchester United considerably. Barcelona had hoped to acquire Rashford for a transfer fee below the previously agreed 26 million pounds, while Manchester United believes 26 million pounds is a very reasonable offer given the player's abilities.

When the window for Rashford's purchase option closed, Spanish media reported that Barcelona wanted to loan Rashford again, but Manchester United had no intention of resuming negotiations.

Internal sources at Manchester United confirm that the club will not enter into discussions if Barcelona proposes another loan. Relations between the two clubs have subsequently cooled. Manchester United is dissatisfied with how the La Liga giants handled the entire situation, and this tension could affect Balde's potential transfer.

Carrick hopes to sign a left-back before the transfer window closes. Luke Shaw featured in every Premier League game last season, becoming the fifth player in club history to do so, but he cannot sustain the intensity of two games per week.

Balde is an alternative target for Manchester United in the final week of the transfer window. Manchester United's ideal signing for the left-back position is Lewis Hall, but Newcastle has made clear they will not sell Hall this summer, forcing United to consider other options.

Barcelona have Cancelo and Esparto in their squad, both capable of playing as left-backs, which leaves Balde's future uncertain. After Balde was omitted from Barcelona's squad last weekend, speculation about his departure has intensified.

Flick explained that Balde was dropped because he needs to get his personal attitude in order given the uncertainty surrounding his future.

When asked about Balde's situation, Flick added at a press conference: "That's a difficult question to answer; he is a very talented player. What matters is whether he has the confidence to fight for his position. That's what I expect from all my players."

Balde's omission from the squad has sparked widespread speculation that he will leave Barcelona before the transfer deadline, but internal sources at Manchester United have downplayed the possibility of signing the defender.

Following the Rashford incident, the dynamic between the two clubs is very delicate. Manchester United's refusal to accept a reduced buyout for Rashford is reasonable, and it's now quite possible that Barcelona will refuse to make concessions in the Balde deal.

Spanish sources suggest that Balde is valued at approximately 30 million pounds and Barcelona does not want to loan him out, even with a purchase option or mandatory buyout clause included.

Manchester United is unlikely to spend 30 million pounds on a left-back, as the club plans to pursue Hall again next summer. A loan deal for Balde would be a suitable option for Manchester United, but since Manchester United did not compromise on the Rashford deal, why should Barcelona make concessions?

It should be noted that Barcelona's likely reluctance to compromise, stemming from Manchester United's refusal to meet their demands for Rashford, is in no way a criticism of Manchester United. Manchester United's firm "full price or no deal" stance is commendable and was the right choice.

However, this may have damaged their chances of acquiring Balde before the transfer window closes. Even if both negotiating parties can find common ground, Balde still has two years remaining on his Barcelona contract, giving the club good reason to insist on a permanent transfer.

Should Barcelona loan Balde to Manchester United for one season, his contract would enter its final year upon his return to Camp Nou, which would significantly reduce his resale value and put the club in a disadvantageous position in subsequent departure negotiations.

This is why Barcelona prefers a permanent sale of Balde. However, if Manchester United agrees to Barcelona's terms, the budget for left-backs to pursue Hall next summer will be constrained; and Manchester United needs as much financial flexibility as possible to secure Hall.

Matt Hargreaves, Manchester United's Director of Football Negotiations, is widely regarded in the industry for his excellent negotiating skills, but he is no magician. In the final days of the transfer window, he may need to work miracles to get this deal done.

Übersetzt von KI.

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